Youth
We offer programs and opportunities designed to develop youth’s life skills and build supportive, caring networks within the community.
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Bright Futures
Bright Futures is a community of youth and caring adults who support each other to develop personal responsibility and an inspiring vision for themselves through the Step-Up and Step-Ahead mentorship programs.
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Juvenile Justice
Youth between the ages of 12-21 years old (that have been referred by the SCC Juvenile Probation Department and are not currently receiving wrap-around services) get to choose from over 60 different activities and opportunities to participate in, which serve the function of bringing youth the awareness and acceptance of social norms and moral standards.
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Education & Employment
The City of SJ Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force Strategic Work Plan and Bringing Everyone’s Strength Together (BEST) is committed to providing services to youth that are most at-risk for gang involvement. This is accomplished through early intervention and prevention programs.
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Trauma to Triumph
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s Trauma to Triumph Program works with the City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services to provide violence intervention services to patients who have received medical treatment for their injuries at the hospital.
Bright Futures
Step-Up and Step-Ahead are high school programs for 9-10th and 11-12th grade students, respectively, that provide academic and essential life skill support to youth at Yerba Buena and Overfelt High Schools. In Step-Up, youth are paired with an adult mentor and receive support in setting and achieving personal, family, and educational goals. Step-Ahead is designed to be a safe space for 11th and 12th graders to develop their self confidence and leadership skills.
For more information or to enroll, contact Mabel Aburto, 408-213-0961 ext 39, MAburto@conxion.org
Juvenile Justice
Our experienced case managers meet with youth (and their parent(s) or guardian if under 18 years old) to assess their interests and abilities. Youth is then enrolled for 3 or more months in their chosen activity, equipment also provided at no cost to youth. Youth can commit to a minimum of 3 months of active participation in the program. We also offer El Joven Noble and Xinachtli Rites of Passage Programs, support youth in developing a plan for sustaining the activity upon program exit, and assist with job placement once the activity is completed.
For more information or to enroll, contact Brenda Arredondo, 408-213-0961 ext 31, BArredondo@conxion.org
Education & Employment
ConXión provides prevention services through educational programs and employment services in collaboration with San Jose BEST.
Our educational programs include:
Opportunity Youth Academy (OYA), where youth ages 16-24 who’ve been out of school for at least 3 months can engage in a hybrid-remote course for credit-accrual and recovery. Youth can schedule academic “drop-ins” to monitor their diploma completion status and graduation ceremonies are held, complete with cap and gown.
Our Youth Employment Services (YES) include:
Full or part-time employment services for youth ages 14-24
Work Readiness workshops AM or PM
Career interest assessment
Job training referrals and job placement assistance
ServSafe Certification
For more information or to enroll, contact Mabel Aburto, 408-213-0961 ext 39, MAburto@conxion.org
Trauma to Triumph
To be eligible for the Trauma to Triumph Program, patients need to be 13 to 30 years of age and have sustained an injury from one or more of the following circumstances:
Physical Assaults
Gunshot Wounds
Stab Wounds
Assault with a Weapon
Even though being a resident of Santa Clara County is essential, the program has relationships with neighboring counties and referrals may be accepted. Participation in the Trauma to Triumph Program is completely voluntary.
You can contact the Trauma to Triumph Program at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center at 408-885-3054. The Nurse Coordinator can provide additional information.
